Very sorry to read of your loss and many of us here have experienced such also, this place does seem to help to give some stabilization. Mr. Laatsch is apparently one of the best there is, someday maybe I hope to get the chance to meet in person. Keep the great memories and keep hanging around...
An amazingly talented gentleman who was always helpful to those of us in the biz of guitar making, and many other creations. RIP
Guitar Maker Rick Turner, Whose Invention Imbued Fleetwood Mac’s Sound, Dies at 78 (msn.com)
Came across this the other day,
Bob Carver Company Updates. - News and Announcements • US Audio Mart
Then this,
LIQUDATION SALE- NEW PRODUCTS - FACTORY WARRANTY - News and Announcements • US Audio Mart
You might want to check out Mark Comer's You Tube videos on rebuilding a 400 and a 700 Phase Linear amp. They are a great intro into what goes on and besides Mark just makes it entertaining and understandable.
Mark5W8Comer - YouTube
My thoughts on audiophiles are do they have better hearing abilities of just bigger imaginations? Great video like most of his stuff, short, interesting and knowledgeable. Thanks for posting.
We used to use Bondo on wood repairs before the fancy so called special products came around. A little sawdust mixed in and once primed and painted no problem. Durhams Rock Hard is magic stuff!